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BT05 OTZ

2005 Citroen C8

Grey Diesel 2179cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires4 Jan 2014
Tests10 (5 pass, 5 fail)
Pass rate50%

Mileage

187,187 mi
Last recorded187,187 miles
Recorded on5 Jan 2013
Typical for 2005 Citroen C876,164 mi

Significantly above average — investigate

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBT05 OTZ
MakeCitroen
ModelC8
Year2005
ColourGrey
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,179cc

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MOT History

5 pass 5 fail
Pass 5 Jan 2013 187,187 miles
Fail 5 Jan 2013 187,187 miles

Nearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Pass 7 Oct 2011 171,085 miles
Fail 7 Oct 2011 171,085 miles

Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

Nearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 14 Oct 2010 136,476 miles

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

rear seats not fitted to the vehicle,preventing complete rear seat belt check

Fail 13 Oct 2010 136,476 miles

front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

bonnet cable faulty (has to be opened with pliers)

rear seats not fitted to the vehicle,preventing complete rear seat belt check

Fail 6 Oct 2010 136,427 miles

Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

Offside Lower Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Centre Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

Nearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Nearside rear upper sidelight bulb not working.

Rear seats not fitted to the vehicle, preventing complete rear seat belt check.

Pass 16 Oct 2009 112,903 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Fail 15 Oct 2009 112,901 miles

Offside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

Offside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2) DANGEROUS

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7) DANGEROUS

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Pass 21 Nov 2008 91,632 miles

Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

How Reliable is the Citroen C8?

Based on 163,993 MOT tests across 11,350 vehicles.

67.0%
Pass Rate
7,770
Miles/Year
23
Year Lifespan
11,350
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 9,557
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,989
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 6,586
parking brake recording little or no effort 5,982
Registration plate lamp not working 5,758
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BT05 OTZ is a 2005 Citroen C8 in Grey with a 2,179cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 10 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 50%.

Across all 2005 Citroen C8 models, the average MOT pass rate is 67.7% with a typical mileage of 76,164 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Citroen C8 fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 9,557 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BT05 OTZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Citroen C8 typically stays on UK roads for around 23 years. At 21 years old, this Citroen C8 is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BT05 OTZ is a 2005 Citroen C8, first registered on 24 June 2005.

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